Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
4FAD 331LIGHTING DESIGN3+0+03528.07.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (English)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The main purpose of the Course is to prepare the theoretical base for the Design Studios. This course addresses human needs and comfort in relation to the artificial lighting as an art and science. Its aim is to acquaint each student with the basic concepts how artificial lighting may be utilized, controlled, and modified as an integral part of interior architectural design.
Course Content Preparing the theoretical base for the Design Studios by addressing human needs and comfort in relation to the artificial lighting as an art and science.
Course Methods and Techniques Face-to-face
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Asist Prof.Dr. Merve Şahika Erkan merve.sahika.erkan@ankarabilim.edu.tr
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. MERVE ŞAHİKA ERKAN
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Bean, R. (2014). Lighting: Interior and exterior. Routledge. Boyce, P. R. (2014). Human factors in lighting. Crc Press. Egan, M. D. (1983). Concepts in architectural lighting. McGraw-Hill Companies Egan, M. D., & Olgyay, V. (2002). Architectural lighting. McGraw-Hill. Illuminating Engineering Society of North America. (2000). Lighting Handbook: Reference & application. Illuminating Engineering. Tregenza, P., & Loe, D. (2013). The design of lighting. Routledge
Course Notes Bean, R. (2014). Lighting: Interior and exterior. Routledge.
Boyce, P. R. (2014). Human factors in lighting. Crc Press.
Egan, M. D. (1983). Concepts in architectural lighting. McGraw-Hill Companies
Egan, M. D., & Olgyay, V. (2002). Architectural lighting. McGraw-Hill.
Illuminating Engineering Society of North America. (2000). Lighting Handbook: Reference & application. Illuminating Engineering.
Tregenza, P., & Loe, D. (2013). The design of lighting. Routledge

Course Category
Engineering Design %20
Social Sciences %20
Field %60

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Attendance 1 % 10
Practice 2 % 20
Final examination 1 % 30
Total
5
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 16 3 48
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 6 5 30
Mid-terms 2 6 12
Practice 3 6 18
Project 1 12 12
Final examination 1 12 12
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4,88888888888889 132

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Explain the scientific and artistic fundamentals of artificial lighting in relation to human needs and visual comfort.
2 Explain the basic principles of lighting systems, control methods, and lighting strategies.
3 Recognize lighting products and  create  creative spatial atmospheres through different lighting techniques.
4 Develop problem-solving skills related to lighting design.
5 Explain the technical and artistic aspects of artificial lighting and its implementation techniques.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to the course
2 Benefits of light in architectural spaces
3 Natural lighting and control strategies
4 Natural lighting and control strategies
5 Artificial lighting and its types (sources, directions, and functions)
6 Artificial lighting and its types (sources, directions, and functions)
7 Midterm Exam
8 Color of light
9 Brightness of light
10 New approaches to lighting: environmentally friendly lighting designs
11 Analysis of award-winning lighting design examples
12 Lighting design project
13 Lighting design project
14 Lighting design project
15 Final examination/project preparation and course review
16 Final Examination

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
All 4 3 2 3
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

  
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